Task Force on Negotiations meeting underway in Dharamshala
The Tibetan Task Force on Negotiations began its 25th meeting today in the exile headquarters of Dharamshala, the first following the resignation of the two envoys of the Dalai Lama and the recent leadership change in the Chinese Communist Party.
The Dalai Lama on Delhi gang rape: Very, very sad, Degeneration of moral values
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has said the recent incident of a brutal gang rape of a young girl in New Delhi is “very, very sad” and expressed his concern over the degeneration of moral values in the society.
China’s 500 million plus netizens face further restrictions
China has announced new regulations which will further tighten restrictions over the use of internet for its 500 million plus netizens. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s rubber stamp parliament
Tibet – Lessons from Singapore
Early 2012 I had the opportunity to visit Singapore (population 5.1 million). It was fascinating to note that the country’s economic rise really started after their independence in 1965.
Malho under further restrictions
The Malho region of eastern Tibet, which has been at the heart of the recent spike in self-immolation protests, continues to suffer further governmental restrictions. According to the state-run, web-based Qinghai News, in fresh measures
Kalon Trisur Sonam Topgyal passes away
Former Kalon Tripa Sonam Topgyal passed away early today at his residence in Dharamshala after a prolonged illness. He was 77. Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and his cabinet colleagues visited the deceased’s home to pay their last respects.
Tibetan students’ march concludes in Dharamshala
A two-day peace march by a group of Tibetan school students to the exile headquarters of Dharamshala concluded Friday followed by a candle light vigil in front of the Tibetan Martyrs Pillar at Tsug-la Khang, the main temple.